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GK02 LWU

2002 Suzuki SV650

White Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,371 mi
Last recorded40,371 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 LWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 40,371 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 40,371 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

front brake resevoir securing bracket loose

n/s light control switch loose

Pass 24 Jul 2017 39,014 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

INDICATORS DIM COMPARED WITH STANDARD LAMPS ,RECOMEND THEY ARE REPLACED

Fail 17 Jul 2017 39,014 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 39,014 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 12 May 2015 38,985 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 38,788 miles

chain dry and loose

exhaust system rusty

foot brake pedal slightly obstructed by fearing

wear and deteritaion on front faulks

wear and play in front brake disc's

Pass 1 Jun 2013 37,466 miles

chain dryish

slight bind rear brake

slight mist on shocker

Fail 25 May 2013 37,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

chain dryish

slight bind rear brake

slight mist on shocker

Pass 22 Aug 2011 28,412 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 28,412 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 17,142 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 17,142 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 16,769 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 15,284 miles

showing signs of damage to fairing around offside front indicator area and around offside handle bar area

Pass 10 Oct 2006 13,454 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 10,548 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SV650?

Based on 176,678 MOT tests across 15,165 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
15,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,801
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,626
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,449
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,234
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,092
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GK02 LWU is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in White with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,300 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki SV650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK02 LWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SV650 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK02 LWU registered?

GK02 LWU is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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